Entries from November 2011

Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Noah and Belle Savage Norton. He was a semi-retired subcontractor with Alltel, was employed part-time as a caretaker with Rossie Lake Branch Farms in Bishop, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Norton was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Norton Jennings.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Amos Norton, Danielsville; a son, Joel Norton, Jefferson; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are schedule for Friday, December 2, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Rev. Kevin Purcell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 2, from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

ATLANTA - Moise Coker McDonald, 85, died Monday, November 28, 2011, at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born on February 2, 1926, in Homer, the daughter of the late William Lee and Della Hill Coker. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edward McDonald; and a brother, Robert Lee Coker. She was a retired employee of Coats and Clark Incorporated with 15 years of service and was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Toccoa.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Joe Laurenzo, Atlanta; grandson and his wife, Paul Laurenzo and Erinn, Woodstock; and three great-grandchildren, Anthony, Autumn and Asher Laurenzo, all of Woodstock. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Rev. John King officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.

LULA - Bray David Adams, infant son of John and Davida Lack Adams of Lula, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Bray was preceded in death by his, maternal grandfather, David Lack.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, December 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Born in Pendergrass, he was the son of the late John Henry Shaw and Vera Mae Maynard Shaw. He was retired after 30 years of service from the General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville and was a lifelong member of the Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Hoschton. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Shaw.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Todd Coble officiating. The burial will follow in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with Lewis Pittman, Danny Collins, Jack Collins, Bill Collins, Tom Collins and Rick Collins honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Harry and Helen Arnesen Lewis. She was a homemaker who liked to crotchet and read the Daily Bread everyday. Mrs. Hadley was a life member of the Women of the Moose and was active in the Senior Club in Staten Island, N.Y. Mrs. Hadley was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Hadley; stepdaughter, Marion Walden; brother, Frank Lewis; sister, Florence Brates; and sister-in-law, Doris Graham.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis Ortiz officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Evelyn “Gail” Cash Ussery, 62, of Maysville/Commerce, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospice House following a brief illness.

She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of Faye Cash of Maysville and the late Ralph Cash. She was a member of the Maysville Baptist Church. Mrs. Ussery was preceded in death by a sister, Shelby Cash McGahee; and brother, Stanley E. Cash.

Survivors in addition to her mother, include son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Nada Morris, Commerce; grandson, Jake Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Jimmy Prickett, Commerce; niece, Ashley Bond, Commerce; special great-niece, Ava Bond; special great-nephews, Jace and Collin Veal; and a number of other nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and family in lieu of a funeral service at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Jimmy Prickett, 394 Lakeview Drive, Commerce, on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 2 p.m.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604, or a local Humane Society.

Born in Madison County on August 19, 1941, he was a son of the late Herbert Lee and Nellie Mae Vaughn. He served in the Postal Unit of the Army Reserves for six years. At Mercer Extension, he began a lifelong study and love of the Bible. He later attended Toccoa Falls College and was ordained as a minister on February 15, 1976. He served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Stephens, Ga. and Providence Baptist Church in Pocataligo, Ga. He had a genuine love for his congregation and the surrounding community. He considered serving others as the highest honor and privilege of his life.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, at 3 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with the Revs. John Griffeth, Robby Brown, Lex Bowen and Dayton Logan officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Providence Baptist Church and fellow pastors in this area.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 529, Ila, GA or Gideon’s International.